Type-Moon, joins the Lion King at the beginning

Chapter 265 What is Magic
London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the base of the Clock Tower of the Western Magic Association headquarters.

More importantly, there is the [Spirit Tomb Albion] beneath the clock tower.

A huge underground labyrinth that spreads beneath the Clock Tower. It can also be said to be the Clock Hole relative to the Clock Tower.

It is a large labyrinth that is the common property of the magicians belonging to the Clock Tower and is still being explored today.

That was something that happened earlier. After stepping into this place with which he had a deep connection, Li Ye noticed the corpse of the ancient dragon, or rather the spirit tomb transformed from the corpse.

Legend has it that at the end of the Age of Gods, a giant dragon about 2 km long died underground, and its remains were scattered everywhere.

In order to utilize its remains as a magical resource, the Clock Tower headquarters was built on top of it.

But I don’t know if it was the influence of the dragon, or if the land was originally like this. The more they dug underground, the more strange worlds they saw. So at some point, the maze turned into a mine, the mine turned into a town, and the town turned into ruins as the abyss continued.

With the idea of ​​mysteriously following the countryman into the village, Li Ye, who successfully arrived in London, used the pounds he had saved over the past few days to find a hotel that did not require any ID to stay in.

The most important thing after that is to find the location of the clock tower and join it.

Despite adhering to the first of the three major principles: "Mysteries should be hidden."

As a result, a rule was formed that if a magician (regardless of whether he or she was affiliated with the association) leaked secrets to ordinary people, he or she would be punished by the association.

But the clock tower has not been hidden from reality, and Li Ye can still find it if he wants to.

Even if a barrier was cast to repel people, it was useless to Li Ye.

Moreover, Li Ye knew the location of the clock tower. During the drift, Li Ye saw——

The Age of the Gods came to an end around the beginning of the Western calendar.

However, one of King Solomon's disciples founded an academy with the purpose of "passing on the mysteries as knowledge."

Since then, many supporters and disciples have been added in various places, and many magic cities have been built.

However, these cities were closed one after another due to opposition from the Cathedral Church, and as a result, all functions were concentrated in the clock tower built in London.

By the 13th century, references to the Magic Society were referring to the Clock Tower, the origin and highest institution of learning in London.

As a result, Li Ye had seen many traces of the clock tower in a long period of time. Even though these memories were still dormant in the depths of his subconscious and would only appear when Li Ye actively dug them up, they could still reveal the location of the clock tower to Li Ye.

Not long after, Li Ye spent the last of his money to buy a new set of clothes, and he stopped using magic to make clothes shortly after landing in Britain.

Magically generated clothing can be easily spotted by magicians, and even among magicians, not many people use magic in their daily lives.

Although it is also because magic is very expensive as a means of handling daily affairs, the primary purpose is to [hide the mystery]

The Magic Association strictly forbids the public from knowing about magic, and anyone who uses magic in an obvious way will be purged.

Li Ye, who came here to study, didn't need to take risks in the spotlight. It would be better for him to change into normal clothes.

Magic is the devil's way, it is an inhuman way.

The values ​​of a magician who devotes himself to magic are different from those of ordinary people. Li Ye is not sure whether he, a good person with upright values, can fit in.

During the days he lived in the UK, even though it was only 1990 when technology was not very developed, Li Ye enjoyed every second of it.

Face every day as if it were your last.

Until now, Li Ye has been sure that the Holy Spear cannot make up for his mistake, and the result of rashly pulling out of anchor will be a shake in his own stability.

Although Li Ye got the answer about the individual manifestation from the Demon King Gaitia, he still couldn't realize it completely. Before that, Li Ye's [self-proof] would be in an unstable state.

That [shaking] could happen at any time and disappear from the current era.

It was just like Okabe Ryutaro sending a Time Leap, directly achieving the leap in time.

'Will I cross the world line, like using D-Mail?'

After packing up his equipment, Li Ye's thoughts began to wander. He wondered if it was not just the change of the times, but even the migration of the world line.

Just like Okabe Rintaro used D-Mail to enter [α] from [β].

“No, it should be a parallel world—”

Li Ye left the hotel after saying goodbye to the hotel lady and felt that a parallel world was also possible.

For the Moon World, the parallel world is not an [infinite possibility], but a possibility of stable development within [limited possibilities].

After all, the resources for operating parallel worlds are provided by a single star.

However, traveling in parallel worlds is a magical field for humans. Currently, the only one who can be involved in this field is the second magician, Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg, one of only five [Magicians] in the world.

Five things that are impossible to achieve by either magic or science are called "magic".

The human who can cause this is called a [Magician].

Zelrich is the magician of the second magic, Kaleidoscope, and one of the disciples of Magic King Solomon.

One of the oldest magicians active since BC, the founder of gem magic and the pinnacle of ore-related magic.

The [Second Magic: Kaleidoscope] is the proof and application of the parallel world.

Zelrich proved that there was room for the world to unfold differently, and thanks to this, the world was able to extend its lifespan.

Because the concept that "even though our history may fail and lead to our own destruction, there may be other successful versions of us" brings hope to a planet that is gradually losing its dreams.

The concept of time travel is also included in the second magic. The tampering of records, the rewriting of phenomena, etc. are equivalent to the operation of parallel worlds.

[Magic Marshal] Zelrich is the user of the second magic.

Possesses the ability to move freely between multiple parallel worlds while maintaining one's own identity.

His nickname "Kaleidoscope" comes from the fact that he can peek into countless parallel worlds.

Li Ye judged that if he could also achieve a similar movement, then that would be the effect of the second method.

Although the seat of magic can only exist for one person, the effectiveness of its related abilities does not limit the use of later people.

Whether it is the magic sword that can achieve multi-dimensional refraction only by sword skills, which can only be achieved by the second method, or the so-called [Retrograde Canal-Creation Light Year] of the Demon King Gaitia, it is similar to the effect of magic mastered by the fifth magician [Qing].

By sending things accumulated in the present to the past or future, the heat that is enough to cause the entropy of the universe to increase is tampered with in his hands.

Even [Magic Marshal] Zelrich himself created a large number of magic costumes related to the Second Law and distributed them to his disciples. Whether used as subjects or as costumes, they are both ways to achieve the effects of the Second Law.

If that's the case -

"You're watching, right?"

Li Ye suddenly raised his head, and glanced around with some suspicion, as if he wanted to look directly at the Demon Marshal who was outside the world.

[Magic Marshal] Zelrich is the only one who, in addition to relying on gems to move between parallel worlds, observes many parallel worlds on his own.

People like Li Ye who enter will most likely come into his sight.

He stared around with some suspicion until the gazes of passers-by brought Li Ye back to his true form. With a natural look, Li Ye quickly quickened his pace and left the scene.

I walked towards the suburbs of London according to what I could barely remember.

Li Ye was not worried about whether he could become a registered magician. The magicians in the Clock Tower were basically divided into two types.

In addition to the magus families that have accumulated achievements over generations and dozens of generations, there are not only the degree of completion of magic seals and the inheritance of magical knowledge, but also the existence of a family called the Twelve Lords.

The twelve noble families, including the three great nobles and the dean, were granted the Lord rank by the Clock Tower.

Having controlled the Clock Tower for nearly a thousand years, they are in charge of the thirteen departments of the Clock Tower respectively.

In the past, they provided the land and funds for the construction of the Clock Tower, and they still provide the operating expenses today. It can be said that they are the rulers of the mysterious magic world that manages and hides the modern world.

Apart from this aristocratic magician family, there are also magicians who are just like commoners or magicians who have accumulated only a few generations. Their accumulation is too shallow, and their magic imprints cannot be formed. They cannot even be called magic families.

Today, the Clock Tower is divided into three major doctrines.

One is aristocracy;
He advocates that magic should be studied and improved according to custom, and only those who are chosen can do so.

The members are headed by Barthelmero and include El-Melloi, Euripides, Animusphia, Gaius Ling, Acherot, etc.

The second is democracy;
He advocated opening the door to the outside world, giving outstanding talents corresponding status, and balancing the society of practicing magic itself.

The members are centered around Tramberio, including another great noble, Baruyereta, and Edelfelt, etc. The third is neutralism represented by Meastea, including Brisisan and Gigumarie.

Unlike the other two factions, this faction's internal will is not unified. It is just that several families gathered together because they wanted to prioritize research over advocacy. It is not surprising that they would have internal conflicts from time to time. Usually, they are collectively referred to as the Measthea faction, which is the most powerful.

What Li Ye wants to become is a democratic magician, which can at least open the door for Li Ye's study.

With such thoughts in mind, Li Ye left the city of London after a while, following the route he remembered and the flow of ether in the atmosphere.

As the number of pedestrians around began to decrease, Li Ye also noticed the extremely wide-ranging repelling barrier not far away.

And within the barrier, a building similar in style to the British Parliament Building (Big Ben) appeared in Li Ye's eyes.

When you see Li Ye, you know you have come to the right place.

In less than a few meters, you will officially enter the territory of the clock tower.

Li Ye, who had been well prepared, stepped into the range of the barrier. The repellent barrier that would have made passers-by subconsciously avoid this area was offset by Li Ye's high-intensity anti-magic power.

Right now, only large-scale magic like Grand Magic and Etiquette Spells can have an impact on Li Ye, but the damage is insignificant.

The barrier set up just to repel ordinary people is unable to stop Li Ye's steps.

"Classmate, what are you doing?"

Just when Li Ye was about to enter the Clock Tower with great momentum and perform a legendary magician birth process -

Puzzled words came from the side.

The young man in the green wool sweater looked at Li Ye in confusion. Although he was surprised by Li Ye's appearance and hair color, he knew his identity when he saw his outfit. Out of kindness, he spoke up to stop Li Ye.

"You're a magician, right?"

Li Ye, who had noticed the young man early in the morning, smiled and said, "From the moment he entered the suburbs and first came into contact with the repellent barrier, Li Ye saw the young man who was walking like him.

Judging from the meager magical response, he is indeed a magician, but not a very powerful one.

Afterwards, Li Ye was so absorbed in the calculations of his plan to join the Clock Tower that he had no time to pay attention to this unknown young magician.

But as the boy started talking, Li Ye also started talking to him.

"Well, but I'm just a freshman who just reported here this year."

The short-haired boy smiled and said, "Are you a magician too?"

The boy didn't seem surprised that Li Ye could directly reveal his identity as a magician.

Li Ye, who was able to ignore the Clock Tower's barrier to repel people and directly point out his identity as a magician, could never be an ordinary human who had strayed in. He must be involved with the mysterious side and was aware of the concept of a magician.

Even at a young age, the boy's mind was still active and sensitive, and within a few seconds of time and contact, he was able to understand part of Li Ye's origins.

'Um? '

Although the conversation was only three or four sentences, Li Ye seemed to feel that the boy in front of him was a little too active in thought.

Even without the ability to read minds, Li Ye could see what was in the boy's sparkling eyes.

"Compared to a magus, I'm closer to a magician, someone who uses magic to fight."

Li Ye thought about it and decided that if fighting by relying on projection magic was counted, then he should be considered a magician.

"But times are changing, and I still want to become a magician. Today I'm here to try and see if I can join the Clock Tower."

Li Ye, who was confident in himself, gave a thumbs up and grinned, "Since you are a freshman, can you tell me how to join the Clock Tower?

By the way, is it okay to be an illegal resident? "

Li Ye thought that his plan was perfect and that he would definitely be able to join the Clock Tower based on his qualifications, but there were still some flaws.

That is, Li Ye is an absolute illegal immigrant. Not only does he have no entry record, but he also has no trace of ever living in this world.

The earliest traces were only a few days ago when it first landed in the British Isles.

This was a fatal flaw, but Li Ye couldn't solve it.

Not to mention that Li Ye had no way to reissue his ID, and secondly, he could not afford the expense. After changing jobs several times, Li Ye was left with nothing, and he had to travel light wherever he went.

The only valuable thing on Li Ye's body now is this second-hand clothes that he bought with all the pounds. Apart from that, he has nothing else.

What was more important was whether the Clock Tower could identify genuine and fake documents. Li Ye was a little confused, but instead of figuring out the method on his own, he might as well come to the Clock Tower and ask.

If he is not admitted, Li Ye will find a not-so-strong magic family to learn from.

He could defend both advancing and retreating. Li Ye was amazed at his simple and crude, but very feasible plan.

It was unclear what Li Ye was thinking at this moment. The young man, who was paying close attention, was stunned when he heard this.

He never thought that there would be such a situation nowadays, and after a slight hesitation, he said: "For this, it is usually recommended by the magician himself, right?

Otherwise, you have to rely on your magical talent to get an invitation to the Clock Tower, but a black household——"

The boy was only fifteen years old. He entered the Clock Tower for the first time wanting to prove his and his family's abilities, but the issue of being an illegal resident was a bit difficult for him.

It is not difficult to understand what it means to be an illegal resident, it just means you don’t have proof of identity.

But if you want to be a magician——

"You'll have to ask the people at the Clock Tower about this. I don't know."

The boy knew he couldn't give an answer, so he just shook his head and said, "I'm very sorry, I can't help you with this."

Li Ye, who did not feel disappointed, smiled and said, "How could that be? But I still trouble you to tell me where I can find the relevant personnel. After all, you can see that my situation is rather troublesome."

The boy did not refuse this, and turned around and took Li Ye to the college area.

Along the way, Li Ye observed the situation around him. There were many magicians like the young man, and there were also some magicians with strong magical reactions.

Although he seems strong compared to the teenager, to Li Ye now, there is actually not much difference.

But Li Ye used the power of blocking the breath and suppressing the fluctuations of dragon blood to suppress the aura that even Fujimaru Ritsuka felt was evil. Otherwise, he would have been treated as a heretic and attacked before he even entered the clock tower.

"Come to think of it, I don't know your name yet."

Li Ye, who was still observing the situation, looked at the back of the young man in front of him and suddenly asked, "My name is Li Ye. What's your name?"

Even though they had been talking for a while and he had even entrusted the boy to take him to the department in the Clock Tower that was responsible for the landing of magicians, Li Ye realized that he still didn't know the boy's name.

This is a very rare thing. Normally, Li Ye would know the other person's name at the very beginning.

Facing Li Ye's question, the young man walking in front paused slightly, but soon resumed his actions and said, "Mr. Li Ye, are you Chinese?"

"Oh yeah, can you tell from the name?"

Li Ye did not hide it and said with a smile: "That's amazing!"

"According to Lecturer Kenneth and the magic books recorded in the Clock Tower, the magic base in China is completely different from our magic. It is a magic base called the Key Pattern of Thought.

But the specific effects of the thought key pattern have never been registered inside the clock tower. This is a completely different [world]."

The young man said without turning his head: "Li Ye, if you are a magician, do you use this thought key pattern?"

"No, I use the same magic base as you, based on the magic base created by Magic King Solomon.

But I’m still a novice magician who knows nothing. Magic is difficult after all!”

Li Ye put away his smile and said, "Is there still a problem?"

"No problem, I'm just a little curious."

The boy shook his head and said, "By the way, my name is——

Webber Velvet."

Boy, no, Webber Velvet said so.

(End of this chapter)